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#9109 of 9,539 schools in CA
Smythe Elementary
Elementary School · San Ysidro Elementary · San Ysidro, CA
A San Ysidro Elementary elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1880 Smythe Ave., San Ysidro, CA 92173
- Math 17% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smythe Elementary score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 17% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smythe Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,865
Median home value
$521,800
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Mirada ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.2 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Sunset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Mt. CarmelPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 251 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Ysidro Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,300NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smythe Elementary is listed in San Ysidro Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smythe Elementary
Smythe Elementary is a public elementary school in San Ysidro, CA, part of San Ysidro Elementary, serving approximately 561 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #9,109 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smythe Elementary
What grades does Smythe Elementary serve?
Smythe Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Smythe Elementary?
Smythe Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smythe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smythe Elementary is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smythe Elementary rank in CA?
Smythe Elementary ranks #9,109 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Smythe Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Smythe Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smythe Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smythe Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smythe Elementary a charter school?
No, Smythe Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smythe Elementary a Title I school?
No, Smythe Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smythe Elementary?
67.6% of students at Smythe Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.6%
- Phone
- (619) 428-4447
- Area population (ZIP 92173)
- 26,507
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92173; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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